Quality Assurance Specialist

About The Role

In this role, you'll combine First Article Inspection (AS9102) creation and review, quality investigations, and contract/drawing review to ensure compliance with ISO 9001/AS9100 standards. You'll work cross-functionally with engineering, operations, and suppliers to resolve issues, promote best practices, and uphold the highest quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Review contracts, purchase orders, drawings, and quality notes for compliance with customer and specification requirements
• Review process travelers against drawings and customer requirements; interface with engineering and operations on new product transfers
• Draft and review AS9102 First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs), including DISCUS and Net Inspect/customer portals
• Lead root cause investigations (CAPA, 8D, 5-Why, Fishbone) for internal and external quality issues
• Develop, implement, and verify corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs); manage the CAR database
• Oversee special process quality requirements and plating/process coupon control
• Generate and maintain quality performance metrics for management review
• Continuously improve inspection processes, procedures, and the QMS

Requirements

• 5+ years of progressive quality assurance/quality control experience, including AS9100 quality programs
• 5+ years of experience in mechanical inspection applications
• Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001/AS9100 standards and root cause/CAPA methodologies
• Familiarity with 5 Whys, Fishbone diagrams, and 8D
• Proficiency in Excel, GD&T applications, and Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High school diploma required; Bachelor's degree in Quality, Engineering, or related field preferred
• ASQ CQA, CIA, or Lean Six Sigma certification a plus
• General CMM programming knowledge a plus

Work Environment

This role involves time both at a desk and on the manufacturing floor, including standing, walking, and occasional lifting up to 25 lbs. Comfort with PPE (safety glasses, ear protection, steel-toed footwear) and working near industrial machinery is required. This is a designated safety-sensitive position.